Sales Account Executive Jobs at Paylocity with Visa Sponsorship
Paylocity hires Sales Account Executives to drive growth across accounting and auditing markets, and the company has a track record of supporting work visa sponsorship for qualified candidates in this function. If you're targeting a client-facing sales role in HR tech with a visa pathway, Paylocity is worth pursuing.
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INTRODUCTION
Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.
While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.
We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.
As part of the Sales & Marketing team, you’ll help us solve challenges and succeed as you grow and understand the unique needs of our clients and tailor easy-to-use solutions to deliver the performance they need.
With a position in Sales & Marketing, you’ll strengthen our relationships with clients, anticipate their needs, and think outside the box to unlock new possibilities.
LOCATION
Fully Remote (U.S. Only): This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements. You must be available five days per week during designated work hours. The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This role functions within a fast-paced, competitive, and quota-driven environment, with a focus on organizations with 1,500 or more employees. The position requires proactive engagement in the field to identify and develop opportunities for HCM solutions. Key attributes that contribute to success in this role include a consultative sales approach, strong prospecting skills, persistence, and a solid understanding of and interest in the product offering.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Determine prospective customers’ needs for Payroll, Human Resources and more, then presenting Paylocity services to meet those needs to large organizations with 1500+ employees.
- Work in a team selling environment where cooperation with internal sales support partners increases closing percentage.
- Prepare and present proposals and provide appropriate follow-up throughout the sales process.
- Complete and obtain documentation required for the conversion of data from their previous payroll provider to the Paylocity system. Work directly with internal departments to ensure the client has a smooth transition to their new payroll provider.
- Using initiative, develop prospects through cold calling, referrals, professional and personal contacts and other sources.
- Attending Paylocity-sponsored trade shows, conferences, and other events to promote Paylocity services.
- Ability to meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales quota for your territory.
- Geographic travel within a defined territory.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of experience in a quota-driven, business-to-business sales position, experience selling to organizations with 500 or more employees at an enterprise level.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively into the C-Suite.
- Proven ability with sales prospecting and closing.
- Ability to succeed in a competitive environment.
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills required to handle objections and unexpected situations that may arise throughout the sales cycle.
- Customer service orientation - the client ALWAYS comes first!
- Strong presentation skills to effectively represent Paylocity and allow the client to visualize the benefits of our services.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong listening skills to probe further into clients’ needs and expectations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong partnering skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications: experience with sales automation software desirable.
- HS diploma or equivalent required. College degree strongly desired.
This role offers a competitive salary, commissions, and incentives.
Physical Requirements
- Mobility required for sitting, standing and walking.
- Mobility required for driving to prospective client sites.
- Manual/finger dexterity required in both hands to operate computer keyboard and manipulate small objects.
- Sensory ability required to see, hear and touch.
- Mental effort required for reading, writing, visualization, calculation and analysis.
- Job duties usually performed in an office environment with uniform temperatures and normal air conditions.
Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.
We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.
The pay range for this position is $85,300 - $125,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for our variable commission plan, annual bonus, and restricted stock until grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.
Your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Notice of Privacy Practices for Job Applicants and applicable data protection laws.

INTRODUCTION
Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.
While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.
We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.
As part of the Sales & Marketing team, you’ll help us solve challenges and succeed as you grow and understand the unique needs of our clients and tailor easy-to-use solutions to deliver the performance they need.
With a position in Sales & Marketing, you’ll strengthen our relationships with clients, anticipate their needs, and think outside the box to unlock new possibilities.
LOCATION
Fully Remote (U.S. Only): This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements. You must be available five days per week during designated work hours. The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This role functions within a fast-paced, competitive, and quota-driven environment, with a focus on organizations with 1,500 or more employees. The position requires proactive engagement in the field to identify and develop opportunities for HCM solutions. Key attributes that contribute to success in this role include a consultative sales approach, strong prospecting skills, persistence, and a solid understanding of and interest in the product offering.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Determine prospective customers’ needs for Payroll, Human Resources and more, then presenting Paylocity services to meet those needs to large organizations with 1500+ employees.
- Work in a team selling environment where cooperation with internal sales support partners increases closing percentage.
- Prepare and present proposals and provide appropriate follow-up throughout the sales process.
- Complete and obtain documentation required for the conversion of data from their previous payroll provider to the Paylocity system. Work directly with internal departments to ensure the client has a smooth transition to their new payroll provider.
- Using initiative, develop prospects through cold calling, referrals, professional and personal contacts and other sources.
- Attending Paylocity-sponsored trade shows, conferences, and other events to promote Paylocity services.
- Ability to meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales quota for your territory.
- Geographic travel within a defined territory.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of experience in a quota-driven, business-to-business sales position, experience selling to organizations with 500 or more employees at an enterprise level.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively into the C-Suite.
- Proven ability with sales prospecting and closing.
- Ability to succeed in a competitive environment.
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills required to handle objections and unexpected situations that may arise throughout the sales cycle.
- Customer service orientation - the client ALWAYS comes first!
- Strong presentation skills to effectively represent Paylocity and allow the client to visualize the benefits of our services.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong listening skills to probe further into clients’ needs and expectations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong partnering skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications: experience with sales automation software desirable.
- HS diploma or equivalent required. College degree strongly desired.
This role offers a competitive salary, commissions, and incentives.
Physical Requirements
- Mobility required for sitting, standing and walking.
- Mobility required for driving to prospective client sites.
- Manual/finger dexterity required in both hands to operate computer keyboard and manipulate small objects.
- Sensory ability required to see, hear and touch.
- Mental effort required for reading, writing, visualization, calculation and analysis.
- Job duties usually performed in an office environment with uniform temperatures and normal air conditions.
Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.
We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.
The pay range for this position is $85,300 - $125,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for our variable commission plan, annual bonus, and restricted stock until grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.
Your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Notice of Privacy Practices for Job Applicants and applicable data protection laws.
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Frame your accounting industry knowledge upfront
Paylocity sells payroll and HR software specifically into accounting and auditing firms. Highlight any experience selling to or working within that vertical in your resume and cover letter before you even get to visa status.
Confirm sponsorship willingness before final interviews
Paylocity posts Sales Account Executive roles across many regions. Ask your recruiter directly whether the specific territory opening supports sponsorship, since willingness can vary by hiring manager and business unit, not just company policy.
Position quota-carrying experience as your core differentiator
Paylocity evaluates Sales Account Executives on pipeline generation and closed revenue. Quantify your past performance in terms of quota attainment and deal cycles, particularly in SaaS or HR tech, to move past sponsorship hesitation during offers.
Understand H-1B timing relative to Paylocity's hiring cycles
The H-1B cap lottery runs once a year with registration in March and an October 1 start date. If you're interviewing outside that window, discuss a cap-exempt bridge arrangement or OPT extension with your recruiter to avoid a gap in authorization.
Use Migrate Mate to target open roles efficiently
Filtering Sales Account Executive openings at companies with verified sponsorship history saves significant time. Migrate Mate lets you browse Paylocity's open roles alongside their sponsorship track record so you can prioritize applications strategically.
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Find Sales Account Executive at Paylocity JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Paylocity sponsor H-1B visas for Sales Account Executives?
Yes, Paylocity has sponsored H-1B visas for Sales Account Executives. Sponsorship is not automatic for every open role, so confirm with the recruiter early in the process. Because H-1B cap-subject petitions require USCIS lottery selection in March for an October 1 start, your timing relative to the annual cycle will shape the offer structure.
How do I apply for Sales Account Executive jobs at Paylocity?
You can find and apply for Sales Account Executive positions at Paylocity through Migrate Mate, which surfaces openings alongside verified sponsorship history. Apply directly through the listing and tailor your application to highlight SaaS sales experience and familiarity with accounting or payroll software buyers, since those signals matter to Paylocity's hiring team.
Which visa types does Paylocity commonly sponsor for Sales Account Executive roles?
Paylocity has a history of sponsoring H-1B visas and supporting F-1 OPT and CPT work authorization for Sales Account Executive roles. TN status is also an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories. For longer-term pathways, Paylocity has also supported EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for employees in this function.
What qualifications does Paylocity look for in Sales Account Executive candidates?
Paylocity typically expects candidates to have prior quota-carrying B2B sales experience, ideally in SaaS or HR technology. Familiarity with selling into accounting or professional services firms is a meaningful differentiator. Strong candidates demonstrate measurable pipeline performance, comfort with a full sales cycle, and the ability to manage mid-market accounts independently from prospecting through close.
How do I manage visa timing when negotiating a Sales Account Executive offer at Paylocity?
If you're on F-1 OPT, your EAD card must be valid before your start date, so factor in processing time when setting a start date with Paylocity. For H-1B transitions, USCIS premium processing can reduce the wait to roughly 15 business days if timing is tight. Build buffer into your negotiated start date to account for USCIS adjudication and avoid authorization gaps.
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